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devine
Devine
/ dəˈviːn /
noun
- DevineGeorge (Alexander Cassady)19101965MBritishTHEATRE: stage directorTHEATRE: actor George ( Alexander Cassady ). 1910–65, British stage director and actor: founded (1956) the English Stage Company in London's Royal Court Theatre
Example Sentences
New Zealand's hands were all-but on the trophy and their legendary captain Sophie Devine looked to the sky in a brave attempt to fight back tears.
With Bates' and Devine's glory comes an unforgettable moment for a country with a population of fewer than six million, where its best female athletes tend to opt for netball and rugby, where they are not blessed with a talent pool in the vein of Australia, India or England.
It was the crowning moment for 35-year-old Devine and Bates, 37, who have made a combined 624 appearances for their beloved White Ferns.
Devine's calming influence as captain and unwavering trust in her players allowed Melie Kerr to take a record-breaking 15 wickets in the campaign.
It is the second year running that South Africa have lost the final as New Zealand put in a complete performance when it mattered the most which resulted in tears of joy for two of the sport's most experienced campaigners in Suzie Bates and captain Sophie Devine.
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